Learn to better utilize picture books in your library's programming by seeing these books through the eyes of the people who create them! Art directors, museum educators, and award-winning illustrators will take you through the creative and collaborative journey of picture book development during this Friday, June 25, event at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Studio demonstrations, hands-on opportunities and original art door prizes are just a few of the elements that await participants. Register Now to Guarantee your Spot! The event code is ALS1 when registering. <b>PRECONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!</b>

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Learn to better utilize picture books in your library's programming by seeing these books through the eyes of the people who create them! Art directors, museum educators, and award-winning illustrators will take you through the creative and collaborative journey of picture book development during this Friday, June 25, event at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Studio demonstrations, hands-on opportunities and original art door prizes are just a few of the elements that await participants.<b>PRECONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!</b>

Friday, June 25

Learn to better utilize picture books in your library's programming by seeing these books through the eyes of the people who create them! Art directors, museum educators, and award-winning illustrators will take you through the creative and collaborative journey of picture book development during this Friday, June 25, event at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Studio demonstrations, hands-on opportunities and original art door prizes are just a few of the elements that await participants.PRECONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!

Sunday, June 27

The Pura Belpré Celebración | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Join ALSC and REFORMA in a joyous Celebración to honor the 2010 Pura Belpré Medal winner and honorees.

Newbery Caldecott Wilder Banquet | 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Join us for this gala to celebrate the Newbery and Caldecott Medalists and Honorees, authors and illustrators of the year’s most distinguished books for children. Cocktails (cash bar) available prior to dinner; doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $94. No tickets will be available at the door. Limited Tickets Available – Register Now! The event code is ALS2 when registering for individual tickets. Reserved table seating is an option for anyone attending the Newbery Caldecott Banquet, as long as you purchase a whole table (seats 10) in one payment transaction. Table reservations must be made through the ALSC office, not ALA Conference Services or Registration. Please visit the table reservations page for details on how to purchase a table.

Monday, June 28

Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl will discuss her research and findings on infants’ early language and later reading skills, teaching librarians how they can best help families with literacy. Dr. Kuhl has spoken at the White House, appeared on various Discovery, NOVA and PBS television series and been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, and in The New York Times, Time, and Newsweek.